

The Gargle
The Bugle
From the makers of The Bugle, The Gargle returns with a comedic take on science and tech, with host Alice Fraser.Alice is joined every week by two great comics from across the globe, bringing 30 minutes of smart satire and hot takes.We are part of the Team Bugle subscriber channel. Sign up and get Ask Andy - our exclusive, extra monthly show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 24, 2024 • 35min
Triple penis guy | Airport hugs | Snowboard drugs
Siân Docksey and Joe Kent-Walters (aka Frankie Monroe) join host Alice Fraser for episode 179 of The Gargle.All of the news, with none of the politics.🍆 Triple penis guy🫂 Airport hug limit🚮 Bitcoin trash scrabble❄️ Snowboarder drug cartel🎃 ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastSupport Bugle podcasts here https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateWritten by Alice Fraser, Siân Docksey and Joe Kent-WaltersProduced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris SkinnerHOW TO SUPPORT THE GARGLE- Keep The Gargle alive and well by joining Team Bugle with a one-off payment, or become a Team Bugler or Super Bugler to receive extra bonus treats!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 17, 2024 • 30min
Optimus robots | Swearing vacuums | Furry robot pets
Eleanor Morton and John Robertson join host Alice Fraser for a special robot-themed episode 178 of The Gargle.All of the news, with none of the politics.🤖 Optimus robots🤬 Swearing vacuums🎼 Robot conductor🐹 Furry robot pets✏️ ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastSupport Bugle podcasts here https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateWritten by Alice Fraser, Eleanor Morton and John RobertsonProduced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris SkinnerHOW TO SUPPORT THE GARGLE- Keep The Gargle alive and well by joining Team Bugle with a one-off payment, or become a Team Bugler or Super Bugler to receive extra bonus treats!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 10, 2024 • 34min
Smart doxing | Exoskeleton | Digital divinity
John-Luke Roberts and Dee Allum join host Alice Fraser for episode 177 of The Gargle.All of the news, with none of the politics.👓 Smart doxing🐻 Fat Bear week🦿 Obsolete exoskeleton📱 Digital divinity🚦 ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastSupport Bugle podcasts here https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateWritten by Alice Fraser, John-Luke Roberts and Dee AllumProduced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris SkinnerHOW TO SUPPORT THE GARGLE- Keep The Gargle alive and well by joining Team Bugle with a one-off payment, or become a Team Bugler or Super Bugler to receive extra bonus treats!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 3, 2024 • 36min
Jizz shortage | Urban men | Optimal ageing
Emma Doran and Tom Neenan join host Alice Fraser for a man-themed episode 176 of The Gargle.All of the news, with none of the politics.💦 Jizz shortage🏙 Urban men live longer🎸 Men mistreated at gig🤵🏻♂️ Optimal ageing🎬 ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastSupport Bugle podcasts here https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateWritten by Alice Fraser, Emma Doran and Tom NeenanProduced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris SkinnerHOW TO SUPPORT THE GARGLE- Keep The Gargle alive and well by joining Team Bugle with a one-off payment, or become a Team Bugler or Super Bugler to receive extra bonus treats!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Sep 26, 2024 • 31min
AI vs Mumsnet | Chicken cop | Bipolar diet
Josh Gondelman and James Nokise join host Alice Fraser for episode 175 of The Gargle.All of the news, with none of the politics.👩👧👦 OpenAI vs Mumsnet🐓 Chicken cop🧠 Diet vs bipolar📈 AI online prices🍦 ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastSupport Bugle podcasts here https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateWritten by Alice Fraser, Josh Gondelman and James NokiseProduced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris SkinnerHOW TO SUPPORT THE GARGLE- Keep The Gargle alive and well by joining Team Bugle with a one-off payment, or become a Team Bugler or Super Bugler to receive extra bonus treats!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Sep 12, 2024 • 35min
Mushroom robot | AirTag detective | Beehives
James Colley and Jack Druce join host Alice Fraser for episode 174 of The Gargle.All of the news, with none of the politics.🍄 Mushroom robot♻️ AirTag detective🐝 Long lost beehives📍 Child tracking📱 Online identity🦆 ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastSupport Bugle podcasts here https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateWritten by Alice Fraser, James Colley and Jack DruceProduced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris SkinnerHOW TO SUPPORT THE GARGLE- Keep The Gargle alive and well by joining Team Bugle with a one-off payment, or become a Team Bugler or Super Bugler to receive extra bonus treats!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 5, 2024 • 28min
Corn sweat | Fish antidepressants | Petty woman
Killian Sundermann and AJ Lamarque join host Alice Fraser for episode 173 of The Gargle.All of the news, with none of the politics.🌽 Corn sweat💊 Fish antidepressants👋 Unemployment pride👜 Petty woman🏀 ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastSupport Bugle podcasts here https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateWritten by Alice Fraser, Killian Sundermann and AJ LamarqueProduced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris SkinnerHOW TO SUPPORT THE GARGLE- Keep The Gargle alive and well by joining Team Bugle with a one-off payment, or become a Team Bugler or Super Bugler to receive extra bonus treats!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 29, 2024 • 32min
Crayon smell | Snail news | Pavel Durov
Alison Spittle and John-Luke Roberts join host Alice Fraser for episode 172 of The Gargle.All of the news, with none of the politics.🖍 Crayon smell🐌 Snail tax dodge📮 Snail mail💦 Pavel Durov💇🏻♀️ ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastSupport Bugle podcasts https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donateWritten by Alice Fraser, Alison Spittle and John-Luke RobertsProduced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris SkinnerHOW TO SUPPORT THE GARGLE- Keep The Gargle alive and well by joining Team Bugle with a one-off payment, or become a Team Bugler or Super Bugler to receive extra bonus treats!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 22, 2024 • 32min
Spherical egg | Memory copies | Orgasm synesthesia
Ria Lina and Helen Zaltzman join host Alice Fraser for episode 171 of The Gargle.All of the news, with none of the politics.🥚 Spherical egg🧠 Memory copies🎨 AI copyright😵💫 Orgasm synesthesia ✂️ Missing scissors🏖 Mother holidaysWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastWritten by Alice Fraser, Ria Lina and Helen ZaltzmanProduced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris SkinnerHOW TO SUPPORT THE GARGLE- Keep The Gargle alive and well by joining Team Bugle with a one-off payment, or become a Team Bugler or Super Bugler to receive extra bonus treats!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 15, 2024 • 30min
Water physics | Fox hunters | Dog perfume
Josh Gondelman and Athena Kugblenu join host Alice Fraser for episode 170 of The Gargle. All of the news, with none of the politics.💧 Water physics🦊 Fox hunter rights🐶 Dog perfume⚫️ Clothing ban🧐 ReviewsWatch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@BuglePodcastWritten by Alice Fraser, Athena Kugblenu and Josh GondelmanProduced by Ped Hunter, with executive production from Chris SkinnerHOW TO SUPPORT THE GARGLE- Keep The Gargle alive and well by joining Team Bugle with a one-off payment, or become a Team Bugler or Super Bugler to receive extra bonus treats!https://www.thebuglepodcast.com/donate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


